As another low pressure system was slowly moving in, this seemed like a reasonable, although not great window, so we decided to make a run for it around the top. There are also off highway trucks on San Josef Main coming out of … Transportation available via Cape Scott … Safety & Health. Beaches. The lot is about 64 kilometres west of Port Hardy, and can be reached by car through a combination of public highways and private, active logging roads. At 0650 it was blowing an estimated SE 10 at Cape Scott. From Nanaimo take the Island Highway 19 North until you’re almost at Port Hardy. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station Platform 1, take the walk to Vancouver airport, fly to Port Hardy, then take the travel to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Day 18: Port Hardy, Inside Passage: It really blew during the night, but conditions seemed to have settled down. Cape Scott Water Taxi and Shuttle www.capescottwatertaxi.ca. Port Hardy has a population of 4,132 at the last census (2016). Scarlet Ibis Pub Holberg 10 passenger Chevy van will pick you up from the Cape Scott Parking lot … Posted on July 22, 2013 by admin. Ian Heath, Barbara Brooks and myself had this trip on our schedule for the last year. Day one involves a 16.8 km hike from the trailhead to Nels Bight. There are currently up to 16 logging trucks hauling to the Holberg sort and to Port Hardy 7 days / week. Arrange a shuttle or drive to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay is a 60-minute trip. The park runs from Shushartie Bay in the east, west around Cape Scott and south to San Josef Bay. Before you get to Port Hardy take a left off the highway on to a logging road which will be sign posted Cape Scott Provincial Park / Holberg. This was a trip originally planned to end at Kyuquot after passing the Brooks Peninsula. In Holberg they make a stop at the Scarlet Ibis Pub enjoy a bit of the history of Holberg. June 29 to July 11, 2013. KAYAKING AROUND CAPE SCOTT – Port Hardy to Coal Harbor. The trail head of Cape Scott Park is located 68 km West of Port Hardy via logging roads. Logging trucks are hauling both directions on NE 60 and NE Main going to the Holberg log sort. THE SHUTTLE. Along the path you will journey back in time as signs of civilization still present from the Danish pioneers who settled the land 100 years ago reveal themselves. The Cape Scott trail begins at the main parking lot, west of Port Hardy via Holberg. Links. Pacific Coastal Airlines www.pacificcoastal.com. Cape Scott Provincial Park is a truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the north-western tip of Vancouver Island, 563 kilometers from Victoria. Whether you are looking for a two-hour scenic trail, a rustic-long weekend adventure on the Cape Scott Trail, or one of the most challenging hikes in Canada on the North Coast Trail, CSP has some of the best trails in Vancouver Island. Cell phones do not work anywhere in Cape Scott … Fly or drive to Port Hardy. Port Hardy is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada located on the northwestern end of Vancouver Island. Step off our bow onto the beach at the trailhead at Shushartie Bay and begin your adventure. Book a water taxi for the North Coast Trail. -Beginner and intermediate hikers can take the shorter Cape Scott route -Experienced hikers can trek the longer 58 km North Coast Trail which includes part of Cape Scott Park. This logging road continues for about an hour until you eventually see signs for San Josef Bay. Departure Time: 7 a.m when we have bookings. Chris and Leah have amazing stories of Port Hardy and about the history of the Cape Scott area to make the 2-hour drive seem to go by quickly. Located just off Port Hardy, BC, we are easily accessible by plane or car. Almost at Port Hardy via Holberg Brooks Peninsula of 4,132 at the last (! 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